Sermons on Kindness Matters:

Marriage Matters

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 16, 2014

To stimulate a desire to have a truly Christian marriage and not just to be married.

VIDEO: “Rethink Marriage” (Worship House Media) I believe that our culture's definition of marriage and what it really takes to last a lifetime is much different from God’s definition. We live in a world today in which marriage is seriously over looked, downplayed, and even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-24, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Other

Family Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2014

Jesus teaches those around Him a very important lesson concerning family at the end of Mark, Chapter 3. Those who DO the will of God ARE part of His family, and whoever claims Jesus Christ's name today needs to know and act on this immediately!

Family Matters Mark 3:20-35 Introduction - Pray for Rod: doing well, needs to rest and recover from fusion surgery - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testimony Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 26, 2015

Our testimony is the most important thing that we show the world. In all situations, unbelievers are watching Christians to see how they react and with the supreme testimony of Christ given to us, we should live above the foolishness and honor God fully.

“Testimony Matters” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 6 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction - (v1-3) Commanded to rid ourselves of 5 specific behaviors of life today -- When you see what these all mean, something interesting unfolds for us 1. Malice 2. Deceit 3. Hypocrisy 4. Envy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Membership Matters

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 2, 2014

To love Jesus is to love His church. God’s Image is in us all, and we discover Him by discovering His likeness in one another--in the caring community known as the Church.

When I pastored Army chapels, soldiers attending my services would occasionally ask to join, and I had to explain to them that we can’t have membership since we’re a government agency. Membership would violate the so-called separation of church and state. The non-establishment clause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Congregational

A Matter Of Interpretation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014

In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Priorities Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 9, 2018

Only God Can Forgive Sins, Physical vs. Spiritual

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - A Matter of Priorities October 14, 2018 Mark 2:1-12 (p. 700) Introduction: One of my favorite stories of all time is found in Mike Yaconelli’s book “Messy Spirituality.” Chapter two is called, “The Place Our Messiness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Music Matters!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 31, 2014

Music matters... 1. Because it helps educate God's people. 2. Because it helps encourage God's people. 3. Because it helps exalt our God.

Music Matters! Colossians 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug 27, 2014 *Think of some of the things we tend to take for granted. There are many things, but with the focus on music tonight, I want to mention the music program of our church. Our Sanctuary Choir rehearses every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

It Matters: The Ascension Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 25, 2016

The ascension of Jesus matters because it opened some doors for us previously not opened.

INTRODUCTION • EASTER WORSHIP INTRO VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I want to welcome you to FCC today, we are so glad all of you decided to join us as we worship our Lord together today! • Jerry and I have been taking you on a journey through a series we entitled, “It ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015

Regardless of all of our plans and actions, if our hearts are not right, there is little accomplished.

1. Future Plans Approaching eighty-five years of age, Mrs. Wells finally decided it was time to give up her home in North Carolina and move to Miami. She was given the name of a Florida realtor, who enthusiastically drove her all over Miami, extolling the virtues of every apartment they looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Matter!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 9, 2020

The following sermon is going to show that the best way to handle the deceptive words of a fallen world is to seek God’s protection as outlined in His Word!

Does Words Matter? Psalms 12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Being the primary method of communication words are extremely powerful and can be used to invoke a spectrum of feelings ranging from love, joy, and happiness to anger, disgust, fear, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Matters Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

Our character matters as we proclaim Christ to a world that needs to hear the message of a loving god that saves. it is our character that will allow us the privilege to enter into a relationship with someone who would normally be closed because they see something different in us than from the world

Character matters Series Solutions Selected verses Introduction- This morning we will conclude our series on Solutions. I hope that it has been beneficial. How many remember the illustration last week of the business man and the homeless guy in the pizza place. How many can relate to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter Matters

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 13, 2020

One of the results of the resurrection is we no longer have to live in fear. We could say it like this: When in dread, remember Jesus rose from the dead; He will come near when we are quarantined with fear!

Easter Matters John 20:19-22 Rev. Brian Bill April 11-12, 2020 The very first Easter did not take place in a crowded worship space filled with singing and praising. On the very first Easter the disciples were locked in a house. Instead of sheltering in place, they were shaking in place. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 1, 2021

What did Simeon mean when he said that Jesus was going to cause the rising and falling of many? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/dl0sCOH54JY]

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-32 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 8, 2020

iota of trust makes or mars a relationship. The human trust cannot stand a test of time. Let us sign up with God for He is dependable and never fails.

I. Trust is a foundation of a relationship. A relationship could be of husband/wife, parents/children, commander/soldiers, employer/employees, pastor/congregation, politician/electorates or mentor/mentees among others. That pivotal role a foundation plays in a building is the same as trust in a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-5, Judges 7:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal